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1. I can't do everything today, but I can take one small step!

The first step is by far the hardest. Successive steps are always easier.

2. I will do what no one else is willing to do!

Every day, think of one thing to do that no one else is willing to do. After a week, you'll be uncommon. After a month, you'll be special. After a year, you'll be incredible, and you definitely won't be like anyone else

3. I will face a fear!

“The most paralyzing fear is fear of the unknown”

4. I will appreciate someone unappreciated!

All around you are people who work hard with little or no recognition. Vow to be the person who recognizes at least one of them every day. Not only will you give respect, you'll earn the best kind of respect -- the respect that comes from making a difference, however fleeting, in another person's life.

5. I will listen 10 times more than I speak!

”Never speak just to please yourself. When you do, you please no one”

6. I will not care what other people think!

“It's your life. Live it your way.”

7. I will be OK with less than perfect!

" You can't accomplish anything until you let go. Do your best, let go, and then trust that you'll work hard to overcome any shortcomings. "

8. I will stop and smell my roses!

" Unlike a want, what you have isn't a hope, a wish, or a dream. What you already have is real. And it's awesome. And it's yours. Appreciate it."



Source

The Edensor

Sering aku merasa heran. Kawan-kawanku The Brits, Yankee, kelompok Jerman, dan Belanda adalah para pub crawler kawakan. Mereka senang bermabuk-mabukan. Tak jarang mereka mabuk mulai Jumat sore dan baru sadar Senin pagi. Sebagian hidup seperti bohemian, mengaitkan anting di hidung, mencandu drugs, musik trash metal, berorientasi seks ganjil, dan tak pernah tekun belajar, namun mereka sangat unggul di kelas. Aku yang hidup sesuai dengan tuntunan Dasa Dharma Pramuka, taat pada perintah orang tua, selalu belajar dengan giat dan tak lupa minum susu, jarang dapat melebihi nilai mereka. Dengan ini, kutemukan paradoks kedua, dalam diriku sendiri. (Edensor, halaman 111-112).




Aku ingin mendaki puncak tantangan, menerjang batu granit kesulitan, menggoda mara bahaya, dan memecahkan misteri dengan sains. Aku ingin menghirup berupa-rupa pengalaman lalu terjun bebas menyelami labirin lika liku hidup yang ujungnya tak dapat disangka. Aku mendamba kehidupan dengan kemungkinan-kemungkinan yang bereaksi satu sama lain seperti benturan molekul uranium: meletup tak terduga duga, menyerap, mengikat, mengganda, berkembang dan terurai dan berpencar ke arah yang mengejutkan. Aku ingin ke tempat yang jauh, menjumpai beragam bahasa dan orang-orang asing. Aku ingin berkelana, menemukan arahku dengan membaca bintang gemintang. Aku ingin mengarungi padang dan gurun-gurun, ingin melepuh terbakar matahari, limbung dihantam angin, dan menciut dicengkeram dingin. Aku ingin kehidupan yang menggetarkan, penuh dengan penaklukan. Aku ingin hidup! Ingin merasakan sari pati hidup! (Edensor, halaman 42)




Bermimpilah, karena Tuhan akan memeluk mimpi itu. (Edensor, halaman 34)